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VX53 FKN

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Silver Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,338 mi
Last recorded22,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 22,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 22,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 21,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 21,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 21,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 20,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured insecure (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 20,227 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 16,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 13,394 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 2,869 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1700?

Based on 3,087 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
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VX53 FKN is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Silver with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 15,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 FKN registered?

VX53 FKN is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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